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Standards
How standards protect workers with dangerous jobs
In this podcast episode, we discuss the most dangerous jobs and how standards have evolved and will change.
By Benita Mehta
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ur latest episode of ISHN’s podcast delves into dangerous jobs and the standards that protect workers. Kyle Hubregtse, CEO of Kenzen, a tech company that makes wearables to identify heat stress for workers in extreme environments.
Hubregtse is knowledgeable about changing standards throughout the world and works with several standard-setting organizations and legislators. He tells us what he thinks are the most dangerous jobs out there today, and discusses how standards have evolved as workplaces have changed.
He also shares some insight in the OSHA heat standard and what developing standards might entail.
Kyle Hubregtse
For more information, Hubregtse recommends checking out the following resources:
Health Alliance Network - https://www.healthaction.org/
ACEOM - https://acoem.org/Advocacy/Public-Comments/ACOEM-Comments-on-OSHA-s-Proposed-Heat-Standard
NIOSH – Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Heat and Hot Environments (https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2016-106/)
OSHA – heat exposure standards (https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure/standards)
Jan/Feb 2024
VOL. 58 NO. 1